Producer Boney Kapoor opens up about shooting stunt bike sequences in Russia for Ajith Kumar’s upcoming film, the #ValimaiUpdate event, and more
What connects former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palanisamy and England cricketer Moeen Ali?
both have been asked Valimai Updated in recent days. hungry for news about Thala Ajith Kumar’s upcoming Tamil filmmaker, fans of the actor have been asking questions from people from different walks of life.
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Naturally, “Valimai “Update” became a viral trend. So much so that it forced the makers to issue a statement, and finally, post the update itself… With the official poster and recently released teaser – fans seem to be satisfied. There are.
Heaving a sigh of relief and happy with the response is producer Boney Kapoor, who is in demand among Ajith’s fans given the elusive nature of the star. In a telephonic interview from Mumbai, the producer shared the latest information on the film:
What are the reactions to the recently released teaser video?
It’s been extraordinary. It shows the effort put in by Ajith, Kartikeya, director H Vinoth and the entire stunt team.
How did the team shoot the bike stunt sequence, which many say will be a highlight?
We waited for over a year to shoot this six-day long sequence. Ajith was the most excited about it and we didn’t want to compromise on its quality. We picked one of the best stunt teams in Russia and shot the sequence 300 miles from Moscow. Many locals from that small town came together to greet Ajith on the sets!
a field day
- Apart from ValimaiBoney Kapoor also has his hands full of Hindi sports drama Field. Starring Ajay Devgn as a football coach, the film will, in the words of Boney, ‘chronicle the golden era of Indian football that many have forgotten’. He says, “We set up an entire set to shoot important football matches, but due to the pandemic and a cyclone, we had to cancel the shoot thrice. We are in the process of recreating that set, and will start shooting in October.”
As a producer, what was going through your mind when so many people were asking about the update?
Fans have a right to ask for updates, as they love Ajith so much.
However, I did not want to mislead them. I wanted to give material only when there was something solid at hand. While most of the parts were shot a year back, we had to wait patiently to complete this crucial sequence. I have always been a producer of directors. If I have faith in the director, as I do with Vinoth, I will ensure that the vision is fulfilled.
Boney Kapoor
What got you so much confidence in Vinoth, who is relatively new to the industry?
His work will speak. He believes in expressing himself through his films. Ajith had sent Vinoth to my Mumbai residence a few years back to share some film ideas. i miss my wife [the late actor Sridevi] Interacting with him in Tamil and getting impressed by his story. His vision was clear, and our journey has been a pleasant one. Rather, my next film will also be with Ajith and Vinoth.
As someone who has produced films since the 80s, what do you think is unique about Ajith?
Less is more is a saying that fits him well. He never believes in public appearances, and stays away from all PR activities. That is, the hunger of the audience is never satisfied.
A scene from ‘Valimai’
We hear that you came to Chennai on the first day of Ajith’s hit show Viswasam (2019)…
I have never seen or experienced anything like this before. Thousands of people waited outside the theater before midnight to try to watch the first show. When I came out after the film was over, thousands of people were waiting for the next show.
chances of victory Animal Pongal is also releasing for 2022. If that happens, Ajith and Vijay, two of the biggest stars of Tamil cinema, will clash at the box office. your thoughts?
Well, if it happens, Pongal will turn brighter for the fans of both the stars.
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